How to Say "verified" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “verified” is “confirmado” — use this when a fact, piece of information, or a plan (like a reservation or flight) has been officially stated as true or certain..
confirmado
kon-feer-MAH-doh/koɱfirˈmaðo/
Examples
El vuelo a Madrid está confirmado.
The flight to Madrid is confirmed.
La noticia es falsa. No está confirmado.
The news is false. It is not verified.
Tenemos la asistencia confirmada de 50 personas.
We have the confirmed attendance of 50 people.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'confirmado' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'confirmada' for feminine things (la reserva confirmada) and add an 's' for plurals (los vuelos confirmados).
Using 'Estar'
When describing a temporary state or status, use 'estar'. Since something being 'confirmed' is a state, you almost always say 'está confirmado' (it is confirmed).
Using 'Ser' for Status
Mistake: “El vuelo es confirmado.”
Correction: El vuelo está confirmado. (Use 'estar' because being confirmed is a current status, not a permanent characteristic.)
comprobado
kohm-proh-BAH-doh/kom.pɾoˈβa.ðo/
Examples
Es un hecho comprobado que el ejercicio mejora el ánimo.
It is a proven fact that exercise improves mood.
La eficacia del nuevo medicamento ha sido comprobada.
The effectiveness of the new medicine has been verified.
Necesitas llevar tu identidad comprobada para el examen.
You need to bring your verified identity for the exam.
Gender and Number Agreement
As an adjective, 'comprobado' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): comprobado, comprobada, comprobados, comprobadas.
probado
pro-BAH-doh/pɾoˈβaðo/
Examples
Necesitamos una solución probada, no un experimento.
We need a proven solution, not an experiment.
Su lealtad ya está probada después de tantos años.
His loyalty is already proven after so many years.
Es un método probado para reducir el estrés.
It is a tested method for reducing stress.
Agreement is Key
As an adjective, 'probado' must match the thing it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). Remember: 'probado' (m. sing.), 'probada' (f. sing.), 'probados' (m. plural), 'probadas' (f. plural).
Using 'Probado' for People
Mistake: “El científico está probado.”
Correction: La teoría está probada. (The theory is proven.) While you can say a person's loyalty is proven, it's more natural to apply 'probado' to things like methods, facts, or results.
averiguado
ah-beh-ree-GWAH-doh/aβeɾiˈɣwaðo/
Examples
He averiguado la verdad sobre el problema.
I have found out the truth about the problem.
Una vez averiguado el precio, decidimos no comprarlo.
Once the price was found out, we decided not to buy it.
Using the 'Done' form
Averiguado is the past participle. Use it after the verb 'haber' (he, has, ha...) to say you 'have found out' something.
The Spelling Change
Notice that in some forms of the main verb, like 'averigüé', we add two dots over the 'u'. This is just to make sure the 'u' is still pronounced.
Confusing with 'found'
Mistake: “Using 'averiguado' to mean finding a physical object.”
Correction: Use 'encontrado' for physical objects (like keys). Use 'averiguado' for information or facts.
auténtico
Examples
El notario firmó el acta para hacerla auténtica.
The notary signed the record to make it certified/official.
Confirmed vs. Proven vs. Checked
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